Extreme Sports

If you re a thrill seeker after an adrenalin rush then don t miss Napa Bungee Napa Bungee s NEW location has a cool vibe for chilling out and watching the jumpers for those who are not so brave. Complete with a pool, a bar, and sun loungers, this is where to head, daytimes or evenings for some entertainment and a fun atmosphere. Napa Bungee was founded at Nissi Beach in 1983 and maintains a 100% safety record. Hundreds of thousands of people have bungee jumped here over the years from children up to people in their 80 s and from first timers to…

Around SA’s Limestone Coast, more than 140 caverns and sinkholes lure cave divers from around the world. These brave souls strap on scuba gear to explore the secrets of underwater labyrinths. It’s not an experience for claustrophobics — or people with a poor sense of direction. Piccaninnie Ponds may sound like an idyllic spot for a church picnic but is one of the most popular locations for this extreme sport. It features three distinct areas — a shallow pond, a 100m-deep chasm and a spectacular underwater cave known as the cathedral. Across the…

New Zealand is famous for extreme sports. Here are some teenagers talking about the sports they enjoy. Zach, 18 years: Zorbing I started zorbing when I was on holiday with my Mum and Dad. Last summer I worked at the Zorbing Centre in Rotorua. A zorb is a huge plastic ball with walls about 70 cm thick. The “zorbonaut” is in the middle of the ball. The air cushion in the wall keeps them safe as they roll down the side of a hill. The zorb can reach 50 kilometres per hour. Emma, 17 years: Heli-skiing I am a big fan of winter sports, and I love heli-skiing…

“One of the things that makes the location so unique and so amazing is that you can be there in broad daylight, out in the open, and still feel very vulnerable, ” Paranormal Activity director Oren Peli told Vulture about the location of his new film . He produced the supernatural tale that takes place in Prypiat — an abandoned Ukrainian city near the location of the deadly Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster that devastated residents in 1986. Peli described how the threat of radiation and the location’s eerie, remote atmosphere made it the perfect…

BASE Jumping BASE jumping isn t just dangerous; in some parts of the world it s illegal. BASE is short for Buildings, Antennas, Spans and Earth, all of which serve as platforms for jumpers and all of which have an altitude of 2, feet or less. Someone jumping from 2, feet has mere seconds before a fatal collision with the ground, barely enough time to deploy a parachute - and therein lies the thrill. The parachute that s designed specifically for BASE jumping has a larger pilot chute than the one used in traditional skydiving. It costs . Heli-Skiing…

With its stunning blue color, the Soča River is one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. Flowing through Slovenia and Italy, it is home to the world’s premiere kayak competitions and adrenaline junkies who can bungee jump off its many bridges. For Irena Jevscek Zdravo Gibanje, a newly Certified Spinning Instructor at the time, the river bank was a perfect place to celebrate the first anniversary of her official Spinning® studio in the small town of Nova Gorica, right on the border between Slovenia and Italy. She moved 12 Spinner® bikes from…

Adding to our bungees in London, we ve managed to get another fantastic jump in the Capital City! The success and enjoyment of the Exclusive Central London Bungee Jump persuaded us to seek other places to hurl ourselves out of a 160ft high cage, and here it is; the O2 Arena jump! The stunning setting of the O2 Arena adds an extra visual dimension to the experience that you won t ever forget! Once you ve arrived and been welcomed to the centre you will be required to complete a Bungee Jump membership form. You will then be weighed twice, ensuring…

Laying on the beach with a cocktail in one hand and a book in the other is not everybody s idea of the perfect holiday. Adventure sports holidays, where travellers get a chance to try their hand at new and challenging activities, whilst keeping fit at the same time, are becoming increasingly common. Travel cover and adventure sports If you are the kind of holiday-maker that seeks thrills through outdoor adventure, you ll need to rein in the risk when it comes to buying your travel insurance. Standard travel insurance policies will cover some level…